Nelson Weekly Locally Owned and Operated
Wednesday 23 September 2020
Doing good by youth
Tradition on the line
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Backlash over stalled city plan Kate Russell Reporter
kate@nelsonweekly.co.nz
A city centre retailer says it is “disappointing” that plans to reinvigorate Nelson’s CBD have
been stalled after other business owners challenged moves to reduce car parking. Renee Wilson of Palm Boutique has spoken up on her desire for Nelson City Council to make the city more pedestrian-friendly.
This follows council’s recent decision to vote against a proposal to implement a ‘hybrid’ trial which would see elements of the council’s original four options for Trafalgar, Bridge and Hardy
Sts come together - along with $900,000 in funding from central government. These included closing Trafalgar St to vehicles, two footpath widening options or doing nothing.
Council sought public feedback with 43 per cent of respondents in favour of keeping the status quo and 39 per cent in favour of pedestrianising Trafalgar St.
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Getting a buzz out of bees Kate Russell “Bees are cool,” say Nelson Intermediate students. A group of 20 young bee enthusiasts from the school have taken on a project to get their own beehives and make their own beeswax food wraps. Teacher Anna Chitty says the school has around 100 students in its Enviro Group, who have split up to do different projects. “This particular group wanted to get bees.” The school will be getting three beehives at the start of next year with their caretaker Roger Thorn currently learning how to be a certified beekeeper.
SEE PAGE 4 At the back from left is Anna Chitty, Meg Stephenson, Lucy Dawson, Bronte Morton, Juno O’Connor, Briana Williams, Chloe Steele, Hollie John, Isaac Milner with Elise Morton in front. Photo: Kate Russell.
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